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Review by Kathleen

"Excellent teacher

I have been taking lessons with NiÃ±o for about 6 months.Not only has it been a great learning experience but also a very enjoyable on

e. Each lesson is focused to my needs, technical and otherwise and I come away with a good feeling of accomplishment.My piano playing is progressing and no doubt will continue to progress with NiÃ±o as my teacher. She is highly recommended."

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New York, NY teacher:
Nino M.

Review by Gabi

"perfect Cello teacher

Just love the way how Sue makes my 8 year old pay attention to cello techniques without annoying her. The pieces of music she choos

es are always perfect, either for my daughter's skills and for her fun. Sue manages to teach music theory right along the way and it is amazing, how much improvement can be realized in my daughter's abilities just after a few lessons with Sue. Thank you, Sue!"

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Charlotte, NC teacher:
Sue D.

Review by Julie

"Stories

Very professional and knowledgeable. Always have a great time. Makes learning fun. My child enjoys the lessons and then going home to practice. F

lexible with arrangements when needed. Will continue to go and learn. Would not want another teacher for my child."

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Portland, OR teacher:
Laima M.

Review by Leslie

"Shayna is awesome

My son has taken lessons with Shayna and although we have to take a break due to financial reasons, I can't say enough good about Shayn

a.My son LOVES her and usually he talks and doesn't want to do things someone elses way but with Shayna he followed what she asked and she made incredible progress with him in a very short period of time.She was patient with him and had a wonderful way to get him to learn necessary things without him realizing it. She was able to keep him focused and very interested.I would highly recommend Shayna to any parent that is looking for a teacher for his/her child.We will rebook with Shayna soon."

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Providence, RI teacher:
Shayna E.

Review by Christi

"Excitement over first lesson

I took my 1st ever voice lesson yesterday w/Anson & he was awesome! I was nervous at first, but his demeanor & teaching styl

e put me right at ease. He gave me so much information & things to work on. It was just the right amount & I am so excited for my next lesson. In the meantime, practice, practice!!! :)"

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Miami, FL teacher:
Anson O.

Review by Crystal

"Amazing teacher!

Loretta is such an amazing teacher. She makes the lesson fun and always tries to better you! The knows all kinds of techniques to help y

our voice, its amazing! I recently had to stop her classes only because I didn't have time with my school and work schedule! However once school ends I am going to continue our lessons back up! I have already recommend her to people I know! She is not only and amazing teacher but also such a sweet and caring person! Thank you for teaching me!

Crystal"

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Chicago, IL teacher:
Loretta M.

Review by Tammy

"My son learned how to effectively play in a band

My son has been taking guitar lessons from Tim for over a year now. I have been very pleased with the pr

ogress my son is making. Tim makes my son feel very comfortable, and is more than willing to work with him in any area where he shows an interest. Tim is personable and patient.

Tim is quite flexible with time. He has kindly worked around our schedule whenever necessary. His fees are quite reasonable, and he always errs in our favor in regard to time.

Tim is a great guitar player himself with a true love for the instrument, which shows in his teaching. He was invaluable in helping us pick a reasonably priced, yet quality guitar for our son.

He has taught our son any song my son hears on the radio note for note a real gem.We are quite pleased with Tim's teaching, and highly recommend him."

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Portland, OR teacher:
Tim B.

Review by Michael

"Take Lessons is Awesome!

I have been taking lesson with Eric Jayk for about a month now and he is an awesome teacher. He has helped me reach new limits w

ith my voice I didn't even know could happen. He is very patient and I look forward to our next lesson."

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New York, NY teacher:
Eric J.

Review by Ashley

"If you have high standards, you'll be pleased

Having moved from Barcelona Spain we were interested in continuing our daughter's classical guitar lessons.

He is able to connect to our daughter (age 10) and encourage her while giving her good feedback. She practices on her own (without reminders) and looks forward to Jesse's visits. You won't be disappointed."

Popular Music Teachers Near Deerfield

Zbigniew R.

About Zbigniew

My greatest desire is that I will instill in each of my students the love I have for making music.I am a classically-trained violinist. I grew up in Lodz, Poland, where I began musical education at the age of 7. I studied violin and piano at the Music High School and Music Academy of K.&G. Bacewicz, Lodz, Poland and earned a Master Degree in violin performance in 1980. During his College years I started to perform with the Symphony Orchestra of Polish Radio and Television.From the mid – 70s until the early 1990s, I performed with several Polish orchestrasand held a position as a v

iolin teacher for four years at the College of Educationin Slupsk, Poland.Then, I spent almost 10 years performing in numerous ensembles and orchestras in Germany and toured with Orchestra of Great Theater of Lodz in many countries all over the world.From 2002 – 2005 he was first violinist at Lodz’s Operetta Theater.I moved to Michigan in 2005, where he performs with Macomb, Jackson and Flat Rock Symphony Orchestras.

*** Lesson Details ***The most interesting and beneficial thing about performing music is that it is one of the few activities that engages both the left and the right brain at the same time. I believe that every Human Being is precious and deserves to be nurtured and encouraged in a fun and loving environment. With that in mind, my teaching places equal importance on developing strong technique, and developing creativity. Students learn all the basics of music, and also spend time developing strong ensemble skills and strong background knowledge of style and repertoire, so that they can enjoy music in all kinds of settings, all their lives. Our time spent together will be laid back and comfortable, yet challenging because that is probably why you want to take lessons.Each lesson will conclude with an assignment of instrumental pieces/songs given to work on throughout the week—usually 2-3 short songs for 30-minute lessons, and 1-2 longer instrumental pieces for an hour-long lesson. These will be the same pieces we have worked on during the lesson time, so you will go home with the knowledge you need to master each piece. Music theory sheets and technique exercises will also be included in the assignments. Within 6 months, you will begin discovering how to read music and understand the language of it. You will learn how to play some of your favorite songs/instrumental pieces and learn some that you might not know. We'll discover what you really want to learn and achieve through taking lessons, and we will work toward those goals! Discipline is vital to musical progress and daily practice is strongly urged, in order for the student to progress. If a students don't practice, they won't progress. Because of that, you can expect that I will encourage consistent and regular practice, always keeping in mind that the study of music is meant to be fun.Knowing from experience how "boring" it can be to learn by rote, I combine technical work with fun time playing duets together, improvising, and exploring a wide variety of styles and genres of music. I would be honored to share my knowledge and love of music with you. Give yourself a priceless gift that will last a lifetime!

*** Studio Equipment ***Grand Piano /Hammond Organ

*** Travel Equipment ***I expect the student to have their own instrument. I can provide the music stand and I always bring my own instrument so that I can demonstrate during lessons.

*** Specialties ***Teaching methods: Suzuki and traditional /formal method, in group and one on one settings

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Reviews

Zain R. October 14, 2016
Piano ·
In home Verified Student

My son Zain and I really enjoyed his first lesson with Zb. As this was Zain's very first piano lesson ever, I was glad to see that Zb started out by teaching him how his overall posture and arm movements should be. I was impressed by this especially because when I learned to play trumpet years ago, I learned some non-optimal habits early on that plagued me all through my time playing. I'm happy that Zain is being taught good habits from the very beginning by Zb!

Takumi C. August 28, 2016
Violin ·
In studio Verified Student

It was a great introduction! Fun!!

Ayse July 20, 2016
Violin ·
In studio Verified Student

Zebie is great! I'm an adult beginner with practically no music background. He is very patient and encouraging, having to teach me about music more broadly in addition to how to play the violin. He is certainly very knowledgeable about all things violin and experienced as well. I also really appreciate the fact that he seems to celebrate the connection between player and instrument, and teaches you about the instrument as well if you are interested. I'm sure you'll enjoy learning from him!

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Zbigniew R.

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Zbigniew R.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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$29
/ 30-min

Lucas H.

About Lucas

I am a professional saxophonist/teacher living in Ann Arbor with over 10 years of experience teaching private lessons. I have two graduate degrees in music, from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University and have studied with some of the most renowned saxophonists in my field, Timothy McAllister and Eugene Rousseau, as well as jazz with Andrew Bishop.

I frequently perform as a jazz musician for various parties and events as well as a classical musician with various orchestras, as a soloist and in chamber ensembles. My saxophone sextet, The Moaning' Frogs is an internationally

known ensemble which has performed throughout the country and abroad.

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Reviews

Ema November 18, 2016
Clarinet ·
In studio

Lucas did a great job in helping my daughter with clarinet. Easy to work with and helped her improve greatly!

Brenden September 20, 2016
Saxophone ·
In studio Verified Student

In just one lesson, intoduced the capacity of the saxophone to produce a classical tone, and opened my eyes to the many intricacies of the saxophone. Great experience!

Temi B. August 7, 2016
Saxophone ·
Online Verified Student

patient and very knowledgeable instructor!

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Lucas H.

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Lucas H.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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$25
/ 30-min

Benjamin M.

About Benjamin

Hello Future Students!

I recently moved from NYC to Ypsilanti - very close to Ann Arbor where I was born. 10 years on the East Coast and another 10 before that in Chicago has helped me develop Networking, Performance and Teaching. Whether you want to pursue a Musical Career or simply learn how to Play your Favorite Tunes for friends and family, I am here as your Teacher and Guide. I teach at my own home or through the use of Skype. I hope to get my Car fixed soon!

As a Father of four, I have had the joy in teaching my children Guitar, Saxophone, Songwriting, Composition and Keyboard. As

a parent I have found that Patience and Encouragement is sometimes the best form of support. It has been proven that learning Music helps develop intuition, self-awareness, and social skills as well as improve in other subjects not directly related to the arts such as Mathematics and Science.

One of the most important aspects of playing Music is being able to Play by Ear. This has been a priceless gift that I have developed throughout my life and I encourage all musicians, young and old, to do the same. The use of simple Rhythmic Dictation and Ear Training exercises can do wonders for "picking out" Beats and Harmonies no matter what Genre we are interested in.

I attended music courses at The Boston School of Contemporary Music, Thomas Jefferson College (MI), and have a BA double majoring in Music Composition and English at Columbia College Chicago.

Besides touring internationally as a Guitarist and Saxophonist, I am a Songwriter. THIRD BORDER's "Sun of Water; Sea of Light" was selected to be nominated for the Grammy's as The Best Alternative Album of the Year in 2006. On this record, I played Guitar, Saxophone, sang Lead Vocal and wrote all Songs. So, if you are a songwriter, we can polish up your approach!

If you would like to learn how to compose a Solo, a Duet or Ensemble, I can get you started in a low-stress, one-step-at-a-time procedure. As a Composer, I have done Sound Design for Film, Dance, Spoken Word and Multi-media Performance - most notably with renowned poet Anne Carson and former members of The Merce Cunningham Dance Co. I am Composer and Conductor for New York City's first full-on Saxophone Orchestra; a 13-member ensemble.

I hope to talk to you soon!Benjamin

*** Lesson Details ***My teaching style is relaxed with a forte on Patience and Encouragement. Though I have specific expectations on what needs to be learned, I gear each lesson towards the student's wishes and their personal direction in Creativity. Although Ear Training and Rhythmic Dictation sound academic, they are very useful in understanding music. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, I can guide you wherever you are headed!

For Guitar (acoustic or electric), you will learn the fundamentals of Music Theory, Chord Structure, varied Strumming and Picking Techniques, and Scale Positions to travel from one part of the neck to the other. Any song you wish to learn, I can teach!

For Saxophone, you will learn proper Embouchure technique, Notation, Music Theory, and Scale Patterns for improvisation. Whether you are interested in a Classical, Blues, Funk or Jazz approach, I can help you find your own sound that is both personal and professional.

I teach 2nd year Piano and Drums/Percussion directing you into Intermediate level.

For those leaning toward the experimental genres, I am well-versed in the use of Electronics. Much can be accomplished with my lessons on Sound-Scape Improvisation either as 1 on 1 or Group Workshops.

*** Studio Equipment ***At Home Studio: music stands, metronome, guitar amps, electric and acoustic guitars, guitar tablature, staff music paper, a scanner for weekly homework. I can also record and send MP3s of our lessons to review at home if you wish.

*** Travel Equipment ***Students will need their own instrument, a mutually chosen music book to learn from, a metronome, and hopefully easy access to a keyboard (very helpful!)

Ben has been teaching my 8 year old daughter drum technique since Nov 2015. He has done a great job at connecting with her too make her excited about music! I appreciate how he encourages her play intuitively, which is teaching her principles that she can apply in all aspects of music, not just in playing the drums. I would recommend Ben for a student of any age, but I have been impressed with how he has connected with my daughter.

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Benjamin M.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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Joshua L.

About Joshua

My name is Joshua. I'm a graduate student at University of Michigan getting my Masters in Bassoon Performance. I studied bassoon and music composition at my previous school, Lynn Conservatory of Music. I enjoy working with students, isolating their goals, and pursuing these goals in a driven way. These goals can be simple or complex, long term or short term.

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Justin L. June 10, 2016
Bassoon ·
In home Verified Student

my first lesson went really well and I was impressed by his knowledge of the bassoon

Joshua L.

Joshua L.

Joe A.

About Joe

Professional bassist/teacher with over 20 yrs of experience. Teachers/mentors include Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Steve Bailey, Gerald Veasley, Gary Willis. I have taught and staffed for Victor Wooten's Bass Nature Camp and Gerald Veasley's Bass Bootcamp for over 15 yrs. All styles taught..specializing on beginner/intermediate studies.

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Reviews

Michael B. July 21, 2016
Bass Guitar ·
Online Verified Student

I've been having a really good time with these lessons and Joe has been great.

Fun, thorough, I feel like I'm learning a lot.

Angelo February 21, 2016
Bass Guitar ·
Online Verified Student

Best word to describe Joe, is PROFESSIONAL! Joe has a great plan for me at my skill level, which is a beginner. My gut already is telling me that Joe can help me meet my goals but also take my playing further than I expect.

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